Carer of the Year
Big-hearted brother up for carer award
 |
| STICKING TOGETHER: Sean Gonzalez Lambert, front, with his mum Francesca, brothers Eric and Joe, and sister Amber. Echo picture by Malcolm Nethersole. Order no: 5925844 |
WITH younger twin siblings who have Down's Syndrome Sean Gonzalez Lambert is more than just a big brother.
He is, in fact, a constant source of help and support to mum Francesca in the busy day-to-day life that comes with bringing up disabled children and running a home.
The 17-year-old Taunton's College A level student has been nominated for the Daily Echo Carer of the Year award, supported by Southampton Lions which every year helps many deserving individuals and good causes.
Despite juggling the demands of his caring responsibilities and household chores Sean, who has 14 GCSEs, from Bellemoor School, also plays football and has a part-time job in a local fish and chip shop.
He said: "I just get on with the cooking and other household things. Most teenagers I know would not be bothered with doing the housework.
"I don't really know how I manage. I have the support of my mum, my friends and members of the Southampton Young Carers' Project."
His mum Francesca said that Sean had to "grow up very quickly" after she had her twins Eric and Joe, now aged six, as well as daughter Amber, aged eight.
Disabled twins
The family of Foundry Lane, Freemantle, Southampton, are fortunate to receive regular respite care breaks from foster carers who look after the twins some weekends.
Francesca, 43, a former Southampton University administrator, said: "I am a single parent and Sean does an awful lot to help me. He is a huge support to me emotionally.
"He helps me in the morning when Eric and Joe get up and offers to help prepare breakfast and prepare them for school.
"He will change dirty nappies which is not very nice for him and put the bins out without having to be asked.
"I could not take the boys out on my own. He is like a second carer and supports the boys in all sorts of ways."
Leonie Warnick of the Southampton Young Carers' Group nominated Sean for the junior section of the Young Carer award, supported by Southampton Lions.
She said: "Sean will do anything for his mother, sister and brothers."
12:19pm Wednesday 28th November 2007
Print 
Email this 
CommentPosted by: Lauren Waters, Southampton on 7:42pm Wed 28 Nov 07
[bold]bold[/bold] Sean is an amasing person...He helps his family so much x x should definatly get the award x
Sean is an amasing person...He helps his family so much x x should definatly get the award x
Posted by: Sadey, Southampton on 10:24pm Wed 28 Nov 07
Sean is absolutely amazing, i cant think of anyone who deserves this more. He's caring, always there if you need him, absolutely lovely and overall a truely genuine person. Luffyaa Sean!! x
Sean is absolutely amazing, i cant think of anyone who deserves this more. He's caring, always there if you need him, absolutely lovely and overall a truely genuine person. Luffyaa Sean!! x
Posted by: Kirsten, Southampton on 11:16pm Wed 28 Nov 07
Sean Is The Most Greatest Person I Know And I Cant Think Of Anyone, Any More Worthy For This Award Then Sean. He Doesnt Know How Great He Is. He Doesnt Realise What Kind Of Effect He Has On People Around Him .. Everyone Is So Proud Of You!! x
Sean Is The Most Greatest Person I Know And I Cant Think Of Anyone, Any More Worthy For This Award Then Sean. He Doesnt Know How Great He Is. He Doesnt Realise What Kind Of Effect He Has On People Around Him .. Everyone Is So Proud Of You!! x
Posted by: Adam, Southampton on 6:55pm Thu 29 Nov 07
Well done Sean, you do realise if you do win this then we aint gonna hear the end of it!
Anyway im glad for you .. [bold]you[/bold] deserve it mate.
Well done Sean, you do realise if you do win this then we aint gonna hear the end of it!
Anyway im glad for you ..
you deserve it mate.
What are these links for?
If you liked this article and would like to share it with others on the web who might be searching for good content we've made it easy for you to do it.
At the bottom of all articles, you'll see links to six sites. These sites - commonly called 'social bookmark' or 'social news' sites - have large communities of web users who share and rate interesting, useful and fun things on the web.
Clicking the links will automatically add the address of the story you are reading to one of these sites, letting you share it with others. Each site will ask you to register to share stories. Registration is free and once a member, you can store, recommend and search for stories that interest you.
More on Digg
More on del.icio.us
More on Furl
More on reddit
More on NowPublic/
More on Yahoo!
 |
NOMINATIONS are still open for the junor and adult section of the Daily Echo Carer of the Year.
We would like to hear from you if you would like to nominate a full-time carer or a friend, neighbour or relative who helps out with everyday chores.
Nominations are also open for those who work in the caring professions and make a real difference.
Write to Clare Kennedy, Newspaper House, Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton SO16 9JX, e-mail clare.kennedy@dailyecho.co.uk or call 023 8042 4500 |
